What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) position at Hospice of the Fisher Home?
Join our nursing team in our independent 9-bed residential hospice! We are in search of a full or part time OVERNIGHT RN (7p-7a). The Fisher Home focuses on patient and family care, offering time for education and listening. Our organization encourages work-life balance and focuses on patient and family needs and not just productivity benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Ability to complete a comprehensive assessment
- Communicate with the Medical Director to adjust medications as needed
- Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
- Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase utilizing the current plan of care
- Timely and accurate charting
- Medication management
Skills
- Experience as a hospice nurse
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
- Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
- Sound judgment and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Access to reliable transportation
- Able to lift 50lb
- Current CPR certificate
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $34.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Amherst, MA 01002 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $39